Rajnath Singh

High alert sounded across India over possible terror threats from Pakistan

All BSF units along international borders and the CISF have been tasked to step up vigil at all industrial units, airports and other locations.

Sep 30, 2016

Attempts being made to free Indian soldier in Pak captivity: Home Minister Rajnath Singh

The Indian Army carried out surgical strikes across the Line of Control (LoC) killing two Pakistani soldiers and 38 terrorists.

Sep 30, 2016

Rajnath Singh, BSF DG discuss ways to speed up development of border infrastructure

The home minister also discussed the construction of advance shelters for high altitude areas and acquisition of land for new battalions.

Sep 27, 2016

J&K: 4 terrorists neutralised after they attack Army HQ in Baramulla; 17 soldiers martyred

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has cancelled his visit to the US to monitor the situation in Kashmir.

Sep 18, 2016

Curfew imposed in parts of Kashmir after boy's death in pellet firing; toll reaches 86

An 11-year-old boy's pellet-ridden body was found in Harwan late on Friday.

Sep 17, 2016

India begins work on IIT-designed, climate-controlled border outpost near China border

The state-of-the-art border outpost will feature central heating, solar panels on roofs, recreation rooms and other modern amenities.

Sep 13, 2016

Another Wani: Udhampur BSF exam topper to become assistant commandant; Rajnath Singh says his success will inspire others

"We cannot get education by taking to stones but by holding a pen," Wani says.

Sep 12, 2016

Rajnath Singh to visit Russia, US to discuss Pak-sponsored terrorism, Isis

Singh will also discuss the increasing influence of the Islamic State group's activities in India and the neighbouring regions.

Sep 12, 2016

Kashmir unrest: Curfew reimposed in major towns in the Valley

The separatist groups in the Valley have called for a strike, which extends till Sept. 16.

Sep 9, 2016

Kashmir unrest: Separatists don't believe in 'insaniyat,' 'Kashmiriyat,' says Rajnath Singh

Singh also accused the separatists of being against democracy.

Sep 5, 2016

Kashmir unrest: Protesters in Shopian set fire to government building

Fresh clashes come at a time when an all-party delegation led by Rajnath Singh has arrived in the valley to hold peace talks.

Sep 4, 2016

Hurriyat leaders turn down Mehbooba Mufti's call for dialogue

Ahead of a meeting to be led by Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Mehbooba had invited some factions of the Hurriyat to take part in the dialogue for a resolution to end the stalemate in the state.

Sep 4, 2016

J&K: Amid curfew, suspected militant shoots policeman in Koil

The attack is the latest in a string of attacks against security personnel in the state even as the unrest seems to have no end.

Aug 27, 2016

Pakistan trying to fuel tension in Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti says after meeting Modi

The Kashmir CM discussed the unrest in the valley and the need for the Centre to come up with confidence-building measures.

Aug 27, 2016

Kashmir crisis: Need an alternative to pellet guns, says Rajnath Singh

The Union home minister also said there would soon be a nodal officer to help distressed Kashmiris anywhere in the country.

Aug 25, 2016

Ready to talk to all stakeholders, says Rajnath in Kashmir

The home minister received delegations of the two biggest parties in the state, PDP and NC, and is slated to meet more people on his two-day visit.

Aug 24, 2016

Rajnath Singh asks Kashmiri youths to ditch stones and guns for pens and computers

Singh said that the nation not only loves the land of Kashmir but also the people of Kashmir.

Aug 20, 2016

Rajnath Singh wins praise in Rajya Sabha after exposing Pak double speak over terrorism

A day after condemning Pakistan on its own soil over terrorism, Singh reiterates the highlights of his speech in parliament.

Aug 5, 2016

Here is full text of Home Minister Rajnath Singh's speech at SAARC meeting in Pakistan

Rajnath Singh on Thursday slammed Pakistan on various fronts for its stand on terrorism.

Aug 4, 2016

Rajnath Singh's speech chastising Pak on terrorism at SAARC meet blacked out

He slammed Pakistan for its duplicity on terrorism and Kashmir at the meeting of SAARC countries' Home Ministers.

Aug 4, 2016